Eating and praising enthusiastically: "Great! Even better than before!" Zhou Chao heard this and was absolutely furious. For heaven's sake, these young men were truly letting him down—praising Gao Qiang's meager offerings instead of his own! So he turned to his three companions and barked, "You three—get out of here! Otherwise, I'll make you all regret your pork feet!" This was no empty threat. The three had tasted Zhou Chao's strength firsthand, and with the dishes still half-eaten on the table, they sighed in resignation and slowly walked away. Meanwhile, Gao Qiang and his three friends were laughing so hard they were nearly in tears. The parents of Xuebi called out behind, "Mr. Zhou! Mr. Zhou!" But Zhou Chao didn't even turn around. At that moment, he felt utterly humiliated. If there had been a crack in the ground, he would have gladly plunged right through. As it was, he just wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. "What are we going to do? What about our company? We're scheduled to go public and have it auctioned off tomorrow!" Pan Zhiyong, Xuebi's father, Madam turned to Xuebi, her daughter beside Gao Liang, and said, "Xuebi, you'll still go to work at my company, the One Who Aspires to Become a God, tomorrow! Our business has gone bankrupt—now you'll have to support yourself on your own!" "Of course, Dad! Mom! Don't worry so much. I believe as long as we work hard, we still have a chance to start over!" Xuebi, a determined girl, shares this spirit with Gao Liang. Beverly couldn't believe it was true. When she went to check the announcement, she was absolutely thrilled. "Thank you so much! Thank you so much! I will definitely lead the team with dedication, fully aligning with the board's expectations, and strive to make our products from Yu Cheng Shen Industry Company even better!" A thunderous round of applause erupted. "Let's get to work!" Beverly's leadership was outstanding—she naturally carried a presence that was commanding without needing to speak, compelling without requiring force. The employees deeply admired her leadership style. Beverly didn't just talk about leadership—she demonstrated it. Having studied at Princeton University in the U.S., she had acquired cutting-edge management knowledge, and at the same time, she was exceptionally proficient in cotton textile technology. As a rare composite talent combining management and technical expertise, she was truly exceptional. Under Beverly's guidance, Yu Cheng Shen Industry Company has regained its vibrant energy, much like a well-oiled car accelerating forward. It's closing time. According to company policy, the newly appointed CEO is supposed to report directly to the chairman. But when she gently pushes open the chairman's office door, she finds it empty. She asks others, and they reply, "The chairman has gone to an auction!" "Auction? Oh!" Snow Sprite suddenly remembers that her company was holding an auction today. She immediately takes a taxi, only to find the auction venue already closed when she arrives. She spots her parents leaving last, expecting them to be deeply saddened—after all, she read today's Hanhai Morning News, which reported overwhelmingly that Xiang Knit Factory would be affected by policy adjustments, with an estimated auction value of no more than 30 million. Yet, surprisingly, she sees both parents smiling joyfully. Her father, Pan Zhiyong, even shouts to the sky, "We've made it! We've made it! Not only did we sell off a billion, but we've also revived the factory!" Then, together with his wife, he exclaims, "The heavens have truly seen us!" "Divine favor has descended!" "We've met a fortune!" The joyful voices echoed throughout the sales hall. At the same time, unexpectedly, Xiao Bi's heart began to race. Men who could make Xiao Bi's heart race—truthfully—there was only one person standing before her. "President, here is today's production report. Please take a look!" Xiao Bi presented it with both hands. Gao highlighted a warm smile, didn't take it, and simply said, "I've already reviewed it! Today you've done an excellent job—despite all the unfavorable factors, you managed to accelerate production and surpassed the daily target of 5,000 units. Well done!" He then gently patted her shoulder. Xiao Bi was quite surprised—how could Gao President not look at her report and yet know she had surpassed 5,000 units? That was truly strange! "Xiao Bi, I'm returning to Kyoto tomorrow. From now on, I'll be fully delegating the management of Yi Cheng Shen Industry to you. Starting today, I'm fully empowering you—not only as General Manager, but also as Vice Chairman of the Board!" "What? I'm Vice Chairman? No way! No way! I haven't made any investment at all!" "Xuebi widened her eyes, hardly believing her ears. 'You hold a 100 million-yuan stake—20% of the total shares! If you perform well, I can boost your stake by an additional 10%! How about that?' The warm, open-hearted words from Gao Liang moved Xuebi to tears. She became so excited that she grabbed his hand tightly and said with growing realization, 'Gao Director, do you mean to say you've acquired my family's company?' 'I firmly believe my decision was right. Our two companies merging—strong synergy! Right now, I particularly need trustworthy, outstanding talent—especially composite talents like you, who understand technology and excel in management!' Gao Liang's words sparkled in Xuebi's eyes. Indeed, since returning from Britain, though she had been serving in her family's enterprise, she had just begun to unlock her full potential when her family business faced a crisis. Now, here stood this exceptional man, offering her a splendid stage to shine and demonstrate her capabilities. Outside, flames soared into the sky, fire trees bloomed in the air, and silver flowers spread like blossoms. Gao Liang and Xue Bi walked together along the seaside promenade of Changbin Park in Hanshai City, heading forward.